Solid Waste Truck Driver
Yadkin County Government+ Essential Job Functions Operates commercial vehicles and hydraulic collection equipment for Yadkin County's solid waste and recycling programs. Primary duties include operating a roll-off truck to service MSW and recycling compactor receiver boxes at County sites and transporting them to approved landfills or processing facilities. The employee may also operate a front-load truck to service 6- to 8-cubic-yard containers at Yadkin County Schools, County departments, and convenience sites. Safely operates a roll-off truck to deliver, exchange, relocate, and remove MSW and recycling compactor receiver boxes and open-top containers. Connects, disconnects, loads, unloads, covers, secures, and transports containers to approved landfills, transfer stations, recycling processors, or other designated facilities. May operate a front-load refuse truck on assigned routes to service 6- to 8-cubic-yard containers at Yadkin County Schools, County departments, convenience sites, and other County locations. Evaluates overhead clearance, ground conditions, traffic, pedestrians, slopes, and other hazards before positioning vehicles or operating hydraulic equipment. Completes required pre-trip and post-trip inspections and promptly reports vehicle, hydraulic, container, safety-equipment, or load-securement defects. Performs routine preventive maintenance and operator care, including cleaning, greasing, checking fluids, and monitoring tires, brakes, lights, hydraulic systems, tarps, chains, hooks, and locks. Coordinates service with supervisors, site attendants, schools, County departments, landfills, and processing facilities to maintain collection capacity and route efficiency. Maintains accurate route, mileage, fuel, inspection, maintenance, container, weight-ticket, disposal, and service records and properly uses assigned routing software. Follows traffic laws, CDL requirements, vehicle-weight limits, safety procedures, and PPE requirements; reports prohibited materials, spills, accidents, damaged containers, and unsafe conditions. Provides courteous service, may assist with other Solid Waste duties or operate other authorized equipment, and perform other duties as assigned. + Education and Experience High School diploma or GED required Commercial truck roll-off or front-load refuse truck experience preferred. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered. + License and Special Requirements Valid North Carolina Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL) required and must be maintained as a condition of employment; Class A CDL preferred. Must have the appropriate air-brake qualification, no restriction preventing operation of assigned vehicles, and an acceptable driving record. This is a safety-sensitive position subject to applicable physical, background, driving-record, and drug and alcohol testing requirements. Must complete required job-specific equipment and safety training. + Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of commercial-vehicle operation, traffic laws, vehicle-weight limits, load securement, and safe roll-off and front-load procedures. Ability to inspect equipment, recognize mechanical or hydraulic defects, perform routine preventive maintenance, and remove unsafe equipment from service. Ability to safely maneuver, back, spot, load, unload, and service large vehicles and containers in confined or congested areas. Ability to plan and complete routes independently, read schedules and disposal documents, use routing software, and maintain accurate records. Ability to communicate professionally, exercise sound judgment, remain alert, and respond appropriately to emergencies and changing conditions. + Working Conditions Associated with Essential Job Functions Hours of Work - Full-time schedule based on operational needs; may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, emergency call-backs, and schedule changes. Workplace Requirements…